Democratic lawmakers are intensifying calls for President Trump's removal from office, with some citing his handling of Iran tensions as evidence of unfitness to serve as commander-in-chief.

Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) said Wednesday that Trump "should be removed from office," telling CNN that he believes the president is "unfit to be commander-in-chief" amid ongoing threats toward Iran. Kim's comments reflect growing Democratic concern about Trump's military decision-making authority.

House Democratic leadership has scheduled briefings as rank-and-file members push for invoking the 25th Amendment, which allows for presidential removal if the vice president and Cabinet determine the president is unable to discharge his duties. The discussions represent a revival of 25th Amendment talk that has periodically emerged during Trump's presidency.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker joined the chorus of Democratic officials calling for Trump's removal, stating there is "something genuinely wrong with" the president and urging his removal for "national security" reasons. Pritzker previously called for invoking the 25th Amendment against Trump last year.

Separately, Democratic lawmakers are taking legislative action to limit Trump's military powers regarding Iran, though such efforts face significant obstacles given Republican control of the Senate. The push comes as tensions with Iran have escalated following recent military actions in the region.

The Trump administration has also been focusing counterterrorism efforts on far-left groups including antifa, designating them as priority threats despite what critics say is limited evidence of their danger compared to other security concerns.